Advanced Alternate Route to Certification for Special Education (AARC)

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About AARC

Advanced Alternate Route Program for Special Education (AARC) is a program for certified teachers to earn a cross-endorsement in Comprehensive Special Education.

The AARC is an exciting and innovative 14 month competency-based course of study approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education that provides training and practical experience based on national special education teacher standards.

ARC Benefits

Affordable tuition.

Small cohorts and mentor support from current practitioners.

Summer sessions, online learning, and Saturday classes allow candidates to complete the program and gain new skills while remaining employed.

Job-embedded portfolio assignments.

Opportunities to practice and apply competencies in educational settings.

Builds the skills to positively affect the lives of students with disabilities.

Qualifications for Admission

Valid teaching certificate.

Master's degree encouraged, but not required.

Three years successful teaching experience in the past eight years (substitute teaching considered).